THE 2008 SOCAN/IAJE  PHIL NIMMONS COMPOSITION AWARDS     

The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE), and  IAJE Canada, have joined together to celebrate the lifetime achievement of the great Phil Nimmons, creating two awards in his honour.

1.  Established Jazz Composer Award: $7500.00 (CDN)  

2.  Emerging Jazz Composer Award:   $3500.00 (CDN)    (Who has not reached the age of 35 by Jan. 1, 2008) 

Application deadline: Postmark April 1st, 2008. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Past recipients of the SOCAN/IAJE Awards are NOT eligible.  

Notification of awards by June 1, 2008. 

 For a downloadable application in pdf format , click one of the following versions: (english) (french)

IAJE CANADA SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 2008
IAJE Canada, the Canadian Section of the
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR JAZZ EDUCATION
is pleased to announce that the following scholarships
are available to graduating high school students.

1. A $500 (CDN) PHIL NIMMONS SCHOLARSHIP donated by YAMAHA CANADA to encourage a talented WOODWIND jazz student to continue his/her studies at a post-secondary institution of his/her choice in Canada.

2. A $500 (CDN) DON E. CLARK SCHOLARSHIP donated by YAMAHA CANADA to encourage a talented BRASS jazz student to continue his/her studies at a post-secondary institution of his/her choice in Canada.

Applications are now being received from students who are:

1. Actively involved in a prescribed school music (jazz) program (instrumental and/or vocal).

2. Destined for a post-secondary educational institution to continue in jazz related studies.

The application form must be accompanied by:

1. A personal letter in which the applicant self evaluates his/her personal music and academic strengths as they apply to future studies and career plans, and includes a list of all extra-curricular activities.

2. a) A good quality cassette recording or CD containing performances demonstrating musicality (level of performance on a major instrument) and versatility (demonstrated by performance on other instruments or voice if applicable). The recording must start with the applicant’s name, introduction of instrument/voice and selections and/or,

b) a good quality cassette recording or CD and score of an original composition for jazz combo or ensemble (instrumental or vocal). Part (b) is optional.

3. Two letters of recommendation, one written by the applicant's current high school, private, and/or community music teacher. The music teacher's letter must include a statement that he/she has listened to the audition tape and is a current member of IAJE.

4. A certified copy of the applicant's high school grade transcript with the additional listing of current courses and grades achieved at the time of submission. Scholarship monies will be paid to the successful candidate’s designated post secondary institution upon receipt of proof of acceptance or fees paid. If the candidate has paid fees in full, it will be the responsibility of the institution to offer a refund to the candidate. Scholarship monies are for tuition only and will not be paid to individuals.

The submitted application package must be received on or before June 30, 2008.

All applications can now be filed via email – send audio files and all supporting documents to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Download the application by clicking 2008 IAJE Canada Scholarships